The #1 dance song on August 1, 1979

I've Got the Next Dance By Deniece Williams

Other #1 songs on August 1, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Bad Girls
Donna Summer

UK #1 Song

I Don't Like Mondays
The Boomtown Rats

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

You're the Only One
Dolly Parton

Notable August 1 birthdays in the 1970s

Jeff Gerstmann
Journalist
Born August 01, 1975

Juliana Gattas
World Music Singer
Born August 01, 1978

Amir Aghaee
Movie Actor
Born August 01, 1970

Esteban Paredes
Soccer Player
Born August 01, 1980

Nwankwo Kanu
Soccer Player
Born August 01, 1976

Mario Bennett
Basketball Player
Born August 01, 1973

Matt Braunger
TV Actor
Born August 01, 1974